William C. Ackmann Athletic Hall of Fame
The William C. Ackmann Memorial Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1995 to honor the most celebrated athletes of ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ University Wisconsin. It is named after beloved and legendary Coach William C. Ackmann.
After graduating from the St. Louis Seminary and serving in parish ministry, Coach Ackmann began his tenure at ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ in 1928. He was both a visionary and a leader, coaching basketball and serving as ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½’s Athletic Director.
His many accomplishments were known far and wide. In the 1950s, he was featured on the cover of Life magazine for his innovative use of the trampoline in physical fitness. Coach Ackmann was also instrumental in the construction of the state of the art Ackmann Pool, which was added to the Barth Gymnasium on the original ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ University campus.
Visitors are welcomed to view the Hall of Fame, which is located on the first floor of ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½'s Sports & Fitness Center.
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Recent Inductees
Meet this year's class of inductees.